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CLEVERLY
cleverly, smartly
(adverb) in a clever manner; “they were cleverly arranged”; “a smartly managed business”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Cleverly (plural Cleverlys)
A surname.
Etymology
Adverb
cleverly (comparative more cleverly, superlative most cleverly)
Wittily; in a tricky manner.
Intelligently directed to a purpose.
(now US dialect) Completely, fully.
Source: Wiktionary
Clev"er*ly, adv.
Definition: In a clever manner. Never was man so clever absurd. C. Smart.
CLEVER
Clev"er, a. Etym: [Origin uncertain. Cf. OE. cliver eager, AS. clyfer (in comp.) cloven; or clifer a claw, perh. connected with E. cleave to divide, split, the meaning of E. clever perh. coming from the idea of grasping, seizing (with the mind).]
1. Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert. Though there were many clever men in England during the latter half of the seventeenth century, there were only two great creative minds. Macaulay. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. C. Kingsley.
2. Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a clever speech; a clever trick. Byron.
3. Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness. "T would sound more clever To me and to my heirs forever. Swift.
4. Well-shaped; handsome. "The girl was a tight, clever wench as any was." Arbuthnot.
5. Good-natured; obliging. [U. S.]
Syn.
– See Smart.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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